Hello, Hypothetically speaking, what happens if you have larger arms and have lipo and skin removal to the upper arm which then becomes smaller than your forearm? Would a plastic surgeon realize this could be a possibility as they’re performing lipo & brachioplasty to your arms or would it be a “surprise” once I’m healed and notice my forearm circumference is larger than my upper arms? Would I need to then come back for forearm lipo and lift? I’ve read on this website that forearms are not a popular body region for lifts/lipo. What can be done for the forearms?
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Answer: What happens if you have lipo and skin removal and the upper arm becomes smaller than your forearm?
You will need some deep sutures, but non-dissolving sutures can be used on the skin. These will be removed in 1-2 weeks. prior to surgery, You need to use Hibiclens soap over your entire body about 3 days prior to surgery and continue to use it after. Also, please have someone check your...
Liposuction with an arm lift is common and considered safe. In the correct hands this addition can maximize your results from the lift and give you the best contour. If done incorrectly or too aggressively it can negatively impact the final result. I encourage you to meet with a few board...
Based off your photos - (without an examine) I agree, more skin can be removed based off your current 9 month photo. The question is will the numbness come back as you get closer to the 1 year and more mark or will it stay about the same (difficult to assess - if there's no nerve issues - this...